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Donald R. Lyons

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
ARLINGTON, TX 76006
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CRD#: 1763823
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Professional summary


Donald Robert Lyons, who also goes by Don Lyons, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Arlington, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Arlington, Texas.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Donald has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Don Lyons

Other business activities


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LICENSED AS AN IND INS AGT TO SELL FIXED INS PRODUCTS; *EMERGENT DEV GRP LLC; 355 TERRAMAR DR NAPLES, FL 34119; NON-INV REL; PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL LOTS; PASSIVE INVESTOR; START DATE=2/2008; *INDEXED ANNUITY SALE; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; SECURITY SALES; SALES AGT; START DATE=03/2008; HRS/MO=5; TRADING HRS/MO=0; INDEX SALES; *LYONS INVST GRP; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; DBA FOR MRKTING PURPOSES; AGENT; START DATE=07/2008; HRS/MO=160; TRADING HRS/MO=160; SALES OF INS PRODUCTS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Donald Robert Lyons's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2000 E Lamar Blvd Ste 600, Arlington, TX 76006
RIA
CRD#: 317245
ARLINGTON, TX
Current

November 16, 1987 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 2000 E Lamar Blvd Suite 370, Arlington, TX 76006
BD
CRD#: 14869
Arlington, TX
Past

November 17, 1987 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(3/11/2003)
RR
Arizona
(6/17/2024)
RR
California
(3/14/2005)
RR
Colorado
(1/18/1996)
RR
Connecticut
(4/3/2007)
RR
Florida
(2/19/2003)
RR
Georgia
(5/20/2008)
RR
Idaho
(9/28/2020)
RR
Illinois
(10/2/2024)
RR
Maryland
(10/25/2023)
RR
Michigan
(9/5/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(11/12/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(5/17/1999)
RR
Nebraska
(5/15/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(4/29/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(2/3/2021)
RR
New York
(1/12/1995)
RR
North Carolina
(8/1/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/20/2009)
RR
Oregon
(8/20/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/26/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(2/3/2016)
RR
Texas
(11/17/1987)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/11/2007)
RR
West Virginia
(11/19/1999)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/13/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5900 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 335-9858
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
560

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,501
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,506,548,514

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
07/23/2024
07/27/2023

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Company Information


AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245Arlington, TX 76006

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